PHYS.ORGA senior British MP on Wednesday accused Facebook of failing to seriously investigate possible Russian influence in the Brexit vote, after it found just three adverts linked to...A senior British MP on Wednesday accused Facebook of failing to seriously investigate possible Russian influence in the Brexit vote, after it found just three adverts linked to a known propaganda group.6 hours

PHYS.ORGFish catches by Thailand's distant-water fleet fishing throughout the Indo-Pacific are almost seven times higher than what the country reports...Fish catches by Thailand's distant-water fleet fishing throughout the Indo-Pacific are almost seven times higher than what the country reports to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, a new study by the Sea Around Us reveals.16 hours

PHYS.ORGThe EU must make Britain's air industry sign up to the bloc's environment rules if it wants to keep access to European skies after Brexit, a...The EU must make Britain's air industry sign up to the bloc's environment rules if it wants to keep access to European skies after Brexit, a campaign group warned in a report Wednesday.17 hours

PHYS.ORGPeople's racial and political identities strongly shaped how they viewed the causes of several recent widely publicized police encounters that resulted in the deaths...People's racial and political identities strongly shaped how they viewed the causes of several recent widely publicized police encounters that resulted in the deaths of African American men, according to a new study by two University of Kansas researchers.19 hours

PHYS.ORGCanada's spy agency, CSIS, recently revealed that 60 foreign fighters who joined ISIS and other terror groups in Syria and Iraq are now back and living in Canada.Canada's spy agency, CSIS, recently revealed that 60 foreign fighters who joined ISIS and other terror groups in Syria and Iraq are now back and living in Canada.2 days

PHYS.ORGPost-Brexit policy should carry out a root-and-branch reform to better address the specific needs of the UK's farming and food sectors whilst protecting the countryside. Speaking at the 'Ecology Across...Post-Brexit policy should carry out a root-and-branch reform to better address the specific needs of the UK's farming and food sectors whilst protecting the countryside. Speaking at the 'Ecology Across Borders' conference in Ghent, Belgium this week, academics will outline...2 days

HISTORYThey weren't all battles and bloodshed. There was also coexistence, political compromise, trade, scientific exchange—even love.They weren't all battles and bloodshed. There was also coexistence, political compromise, trade, scientific exchange—even love.2 days

PHYS.ORGIn the murk of post-truth public debate, facts can polarise. Scientific evidence triggers reaction and spin that ends up entrenching the attitudes of opposing political tribes.In the murk of post-truth public debate, facts can polarise. Scientific evidence triggers reaction and spin that ends up entrenching the attitudes of opposing political tribes.2 days

PHYS.ORGAn American scientist who shared this year's Nobel Prize for medicine bluntly criticized political developments at home in his address at the awards' gala banquet, saying that U.S. scientists are...An American scientist who shared this year's Nobel Prize for medicine bluntly criticized political developments at home in his address at the awards' gala banquet, saying that U.S. scientists are facing funding cutbacks that will hurt research.3 days

PHYS.ORGNew accounts of sexual harassment by powerful men appear almost daily. So why now and not sooner? One reason might be the "miniature legal systems" set up in business, government and other institutions to...New accounts of sexual harassment by powerful men appear almost daily. So why now and not sooner? One reason might be the "miniature legal systems" set up in business, government and other institutions to handle such complaints, says Anna-Maria Marshall,...6 days

ABC NEWSEvidence proves a politically connected Florida eye doctor convicted of Medicare fraud stole more than $100 million, prosecutors said Thursday, countering an argument by the doctor's defense lawyers that he...Evidence proves a politically connected Florida eye doctor convicted of Medicare fraud stole more than $100 million, prosecutors said Thursday, countering an argument by the doctor's defense lawyers that he stole just $64,0006 days

ABC NEWSAttorneys for a politically connected Florida eye doctor convicted of a $100 million Medicare fraud argue that the government's loss was significantly less.Attorneys for a politically connected Florida eye doctor convicted of a $100 million Medicare fraud argue that the government's loss was significantly less.6 days

ABC NEWSAttorneys for a politically connected Florida eye doctor convicted of a $100 million Medicare fraud argue that the government's loss was significantly less.Attorneys for a politically connected Florida eye doctor convicted of a $100 million Medicare fraud argue that the government's loss was significantly less.6 days

PHYS.ORGBetween 2014 and 2016, it was taxation and extortion—not oil—that filled the coffers of the militant Islamic group ISIS, according to a new assessment that relied...Between 2014 and 2016, it was taxation and extortion—not oil—that filled the coffers of the militant Islamic group ISIS, according to a new assessment that relied on NOAA satellite data. The publication also describes how anyone can use rapidly updated...7 days

SCIENCE DAILYThe acoustics of political speech are known to be a powerful influencer of voter preferences, but vocal disorders can change the qualities of a person's speech, and voice scientists have...The acoustics of political speech are known to be a powerful influencer of voter preferences, but vocal disorders can change the qualities of a person's speech, and voice scientists have found that this alters politicians' perceived charisma.1 week

PHYS.ORGThe internet would be nothing without hyperlinks. They are what makes the net a network. They define the paths that give users access to content. And they also help to determine which results search...The internet would be nothing without hyperlinks. They are what makes the net a network. They define the paths that give users access to content. And they also help to determine which results search engines show over others. Hyperlinks are...1 week

PHYS.ORGThe acoustics of a political speech delivery are known to be a powerful influencer of voter preferences, perhaps giving some credence to the saying, "It's not what you say, but...The acoustics of a political speech delivery are known to be a powerful influencer of voter preferences, perhaps giving some credence to the saying, "It's not what you say, but how you say it." Vocal disorders change the qualities of...1 week

PHYS.ORGAs more people come to personally know a transgender person or even see depictions of transgender characters in the media, it likely will have a positive...As more people come to personally know a transgender person or even see depictions of transgender characters in the media, it likely will have a positive effect on public support for transgender rights, according to a study that includes two...1 week

SCIENCE DAILYIt's no secret that globalization, aided by climate change, is helping invasive species gain a foothold across the planet. What came as something of a surprise...It's no secret that globalization, aided by climate change, is helping invasive species gain a foothold across the planet. What came as something of a surprise to researchers was just how mutable these invaders are.1 week

PHYS.ORGIt's no secret that globalization, aided by climate change, is helping invasive species gain a foothold across the planet. What came as something of a surprise...It's no secret that globalization, aided by climate change, is helping invasive species gain a foothold across the planet. What came as something of a surprise to Virginia Tech researchers was just how mutable these invaders are.1 week

PHYS.ORGThe world is changing but not quite fast enough. The warming of the Earth, caused by rising greenhouse gas emissions, has raised enough concern among the political leaders of the world for...The world is changing but not quite fast enough. The warming of the Earth, caused by rising greenhouse gas emissions, has raised enough concern among the political leaders of the world for them to finally take action. The Paris Agreement,...1 week

PHYS.ORGNot every kind of science scepticism is the same. For example, scepticism about climate change is linked to political ideology, whereas scepticism about vaccinations consistently correlates with religious beliefs. In...Not every kind of science scepticism is the same. For example, scepticism about climate change is linked to political ideology, whereas scepticism about vaccinations consistently correlates with religious beliefs. In contrast, scepticism about genetically modified foods is not fuelled by...1 week

ABC NEWSMichael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, reached a plea deal on a charge of lying to the FBI.Michael Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser, reached a plea deal on a charge of lying to the FBI.1 week

SCIENCE DAILYNot every kind of science skepticism is the same. For example, skepticism about climate change is linked to political ideology, whereas skepticism about vaccinations consistently correlates with religious beliefs. In contrast, skepticism about genetically modified foods is not fuelled by...Not every kind of science skepticism is the same. For example, skepticism about climate change is linked to political ideology, whereas skepticism about vaccinations consistently correlates with religious beliefs. In contrast, skepticism about genetically modified foods is not fuelled by...2 weeks

LIVE SCIENCEThe North Pole, the northernmost point on Earth, has inspired human imagination, scientific exploration and political conflict for decades.The North Pole, the northernmost point on Earth, has inspired human imagination, scientific exploration and political conflict for decades.2 weeks

SCIENCE DAILYFrom ending poverty to improving wellbeing, gender equality, cities' resilience or climate action -- while synergies among most of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) foster progress in sustainable development, there are some...From ending poverty to improving wellbeing, gender equality, cities' resilience or climate action -- while synergies among most of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) foster progress in sustainable development, there are some key conflicts or bottlenecks that could...2 weeks

SCIENCE DAILYThe more you know about the news media and how it works, the less likely you are to believe conspiracy theories - even ones you might...The more you know about the news media and how it works, the less likely you are to believe conspiracy theories - even ones you might find politically tempting. The connection held true overall even where conspiracy theories resonated with...2 weeks

PHYS.ORGThe more you know about the news media and how it works, the less likely you are to believe conspiracy theories – even ones you might...The more you know about the news media and how it works, the less likely you are to believe conspiracy theories – even ones you might find politically tempting.2 weeks

ABC NEWSPope Francis is wrapping up his visit to Myanmar with a Mass for young people before heading to neighboring Bangladesh where a Rohingya refugee crisis is expected to take center...Pope Francis is wrapping up his visit to Myanmar with a Mass for young people before heading to neighboring Bangladesh where a Rohingya refugee crisis is expected to take center stage2 weeks